Scientific Method Quiz

What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Identify the problem

• Form a hypothesis

• Research the problem

• Design an experiment

What is the second step of the scientific method?

• Research the problem

• Design an experiment

• Form a hypothesis

• Identify the problem

What is the third step of the scientific method?

• Design an experiment

• Research the problem

• Identify the problem

• Form a hypothesis

What is the fourth step of the scientific method?

• Identify the problem

• Form a hypothesis

• Research the problem

• Design an experiment

Which variable is always graphed on the x-axis in an experiment?

• Sample size

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

Which variable is always graphed on the y-axis in an experiment?

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Sample size

What type of data is numbered and recorded on charts, tables, and graphs?

• Experimental data

• Control data

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

What type of data includes illustrations and photographs?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

• Control data

• Experimental data

What is the final step of the scientific method?

• Results

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

• Research

What increases the accuracy of an experiment and results?

• Large sample size

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable